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Getting to Hunter Valley

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

Sydney (Kingsford Smith) (SYD)

130 minutes drive to Hunter Valley

Airlines serving this airport:

QantasVirgin AustraliaJetstarRex

Newcastle (Williamtown) (NTL)

45 minutes drive to Hunter Valley

Airlines serving this airport:

JetstarVirgin AustraliaFlyPelican

By Train

Limited

Station

Maitland / Cessnock (limited service)

From the Capital

2h drive from Sydney; trains to Maitland then taxi/bus

Car Rental

Recommended:Yes
Driving side:left

Car recommended; day tour buses from Sydney are also very popular

Local Transport

Rideshare

Limited Uber

Public Transit

Rover Coaches local service; very limited

Bike Rental

Available

Driving Tips

  • 1

    Drive on the LEFT

  • 2

    The F3/M1 motorway from Sydney is straightforward

  • 3

    Pokolbin is the main wine hub — most cellar doors are here

Region Location

Hunter Valley, Australia

Interactive map coming soon